Description
Gold Head Copper Tungsten Nymph. This is a modern, heavy nymph pattern designed to sink quickly and get to the fish's feeding level in a hurry. The tungsten bead head is significantly heavier than a traditional brass bead, making this fly ideal for fishing in deep or fast water. The copper-colored body and ribbing create a lifelike, segmented appearance that imitates a variety of aquatic insects like caddisfly or mayfly larvae.
Type of Fly: Nymph (specifically, a heavy, bead-head nymph). It's an all-purpose "attractor" pattern that looks "buggy" enough to trigger strikes from a wide range of aquatic insects.
Target Fish: This fly is highly effective for catching fish that feed on the riverbed. It's a great choice for all species of trout, as well as grayling and other freshwater species.
When to Fish: This is a versatile, year-round pattern. It's especially useful during periods of high water, strong currents, or in deep pools where other flies may not be able to reach the fish. It can be fished successfully at any time of day.
Saltwater or Freshwater: This is a freshwater fly.
Best Fishing Locations: The tungsten bead makes this fly perfect for fishing in fast-flowing rivers and streams, as well as in deep sections of rivers or lakes. It's often used as the "point fly" (the heaviest fly) in a multi-nymph rig to help the entire setup sink faster.